Praise Without Representation?
Golden Globe nominations for two actors in the Korean Netflix show Squid Game are monumental, but they also reveal gender and racial bias of U.S. entertainment industry.
Seoul’s Dependence on Coal Imports
Indonesia’s ban on coal exports reiterates Seoul’s vulnerability to external supply chain shocks – and limits to its goal of reducing carbon emissions.
Conventional Economic Promise Boost Polling
Presidential Candidate Lee Jae-myung’s economic promises appeal to moderate voters and boost his electability.
Reassessing the Role of the Elderly in Korea’s Digital Economy
A “new” generation of South Koreans may prove critical to driving the country’s digital transformation.
South Korean Presidential Campaigns Adopt AI
Korean political campaigns incorporate technologies that public policy outlines as critical to the future of the country’s economic performance.
Local Governments Pilot Technologies for Tackling Social Problems
South Korea’s local governments are utilizing new innovations to address needs that the central government has not yet met.
Is Korea Vulnerable to Democratic Backsliding?
South Korea is typically considered a democratic success story, but, a new, somewhat pessimistic discourse has emerged on the future of Korean democracy.
Korea-Japan Tensions Should Not Prevent CPTPP Talks
While Korea-Japan tensions are likely to continue, they should not be allowed to interfere with talks for South Korea to join the CPTPP.
AUKUS, Alliance Coordination, and South Korea
AUKUS raises crucial questions related to alliance management as South Korea anticipates the upcoming presidential election in March 2022.
A Future for Virtual Concerts?
Although audiences still prefer live performances, South Korea’s entertainment industry will likely continue building on virtual concerts that were piloted during the COVID-19 pandemic.